The Sinawit is a distinctive battle axe used by Igorot groups in the Philippine Central Cordillera Region on Luzon. This particular battle axe is used by the Igorots of the Kalinga tribe and still is used for carving wood to make things such as furniture, statues, weapons such as spears and shields, not to mention building houses and other things. Due to needs for meat, they used it as a hunting tool, for killing prey and chopping meat as well. This style axe is VERY sharp, in conjunction with it being perfectly designed for cutting meat. During tribal wars, the Sinawit was once used as a standard battle weapon for killing enemies.

The Sinawit represents strength, courage, and the warrior spirit of the Igorot people. In contrast, the gardenia flower, known for its fragrant and delicate white blooms, symbolizes purity, peace, and new beginnings in Philippine culture. Together, these symbols reflect the harmonious blend of strength and grace, reminding us of the interconnectedness of life’s dualities in the Filipino cultural narrative.

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